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Recent Examples of bottomland
For Gerard, a fourth-generation crop farmer, only in his 20s, working the fields of the Mississippi River bottomlands in Alexander County, Illinois, there was no sense in fighting the water anymore.
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Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
Farmers in the bottomlands, who previously planted wheat and barley, are beginning to plant rice, which can be underwater for two days without damage to the crop.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
An abundance of water and rich bottomland drew them to the area.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Most biologists think that loss of bottomland forest and associated land clearing for agriculture were the main reasons.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025
Farmers in the bottomlands, who previously planted wheat and barley, are beginning to plant rice, which can be underwater for two days without damage to the crop.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
An abundance of water and rich bottomland drew them to the area.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Most biologists think that loss of bottomland forest and associated land clearing for agriculture were the main reasons.
—arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottomland
Noun
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Tucked away in the lowlands of the Adirondacks, a few miles south of Lake George, Saratoga Springs, New York, is surrounded by some of the most striking landscapes in all of Upstate.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Brought over from the lowlands of Eastern Asia, oriental bittersweet was primarily admired for its beauty.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Wright’s Field The 245-acre area in Alpine includes an open grassland that’s home to a variety of native species.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Dec. 2025
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The Longview Steakhouse Located on the eastern edge of Kananaskis, where the mountains flatten out, this eponymous steakhouse is known as much for its long prairie views as its tender cuts of beef.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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After the death of his addict father, Ethan heads back to see if there’s any money to be made from selling his home, intending to stay, only briefly, with his aunt Sarah, Metcalf’s character, a Brunhilde of the high prairie.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The African savanna elephant is the largest land animal.—
Nicholas Komu,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Adorned with exotic plants, vibrant florals and savanna grasses, the float is a preview of the Safari Park’s sprawling and highly anticipated Elephant Valley attraction opening in 2026.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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Elegant yet effortless, these flats deliver style and support that lasts all day.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pair it with a cardigan and ballet flats for a cozy spin, style it with a blazer and bodysuit for the office, or go casual with a graphic tee and sneakers while traveling.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To see the woolly mammoth thunder upon tundra once again.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The snaps included images of the Alaskan tundra, Mount Rushmore, Petra, Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, and even a picture and video of the late Pope Francis.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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In the distance, cows grazed on rolling meadows.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Bottomland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottomland. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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